brainstorm
ˈbreɪnstɔːm
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Verb

tr./intr.
1.
creativitygenerate ideas creatively in a group
  • The team brainstormed to find a new marketing strategy.
brainwave conceptualize ideate
2.
intense thinkingUSthink intensely to solve a problemUS
  • She brainstormed all night to finish the project.
deliberate ideate

Noun

1.
idea sessionUSsession where people generate ideas collectivelyUS
  • We had a brainstorm to plan the event.
brainwave think tank
2.
creative thoughtsudden clever idea
  • His latest brainstorm could potentially revolutionize the industry..
idea inspiration
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Expressions with brainstorm

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generate ideas or solutions in a group setting
The team will have a brainstorm to solve the issue.

Origin of brainstorm

English, brain (organ) + storm (violent disturbance)

Terms with brainstorm included in their meaning

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brainstorm
to think of new concepts or plans
brainstorm
share suggestions to solve a problem
brainstorming
voice ideas in a group to brainstorm
brainstorm
collection of creative thoughts or concepts
brainstorming
brainstorm ideas in a casual manner

Examples of brainstorm in a sentence

  • Let's brainstorm to solve this complex problem.
  • They brainstormed ideas for the new marketing campaign.
  • We need to brainstorm a solution to this issue.
  • The team gathered for a brainstorm to solve the issue.
  • A quick brainstorm led to innovative solutions.
  • She had a brainstorm during the meeting.

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  1. French:brainstormer, séance de brainstorming, ...
  2. German:brainstormen, Brainstorming, ...
  3. Italian:fare brainstorming, brainstorming, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer una lluvia de ideas, lluvia de ideas, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer um brainstorming, sessão de brainstorming, ...
  6. Chinese:集思广益, 创意会, ...
  7. Japanese:ブレインストーミングをする, ブレインストーム, ...
  8. Arabic:قَامَ بِعَصْف ذِهْنِي, عَصْف ذِهْنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְעוֹר מוֹחוֹת, סִעוּר מוֹחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:мозговать, мозговой штурм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мозкувати, мозковий штурм, ...
  12. Hindi:विचार-मंथन करना, विचार मंथन, ...
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